When the Los Angeles Dodgers traded for Logan Forsythe they not only addressed their need at second base, but also appeared to have acquired a leadoff hitter. Manager Dave Roberts initially referred to Forsythe as much, though later clarified that the 30-year-old is likely to hit in the upper-half of the lineup.
Forsythe’s first start with the Dodgers came in the Cactus League opener against the Chicago White Sox, and lo and behold he was atop the lineup sheet. Forsythe went 1-for-2 and added a defensive highlight by making a run-saving catch on a line drive up the middle.